Growth and the new political economy

10 September 2012

The UK economy continues to falter in the hands of a Coalition government who look a long way from finding a strategy for growth.

The centre-left has the political momentum, but dealing with the entrenched legacy of 30 years of neoliberalism and changing economic orthodoxy is trickier than many expected. It requires a capacity to make tough choices and a better blend of realism and bold experimentation.

To that end, Policy Network continues it's work on the future of the political economy with a series of memos on growth strategies and the political dilemmas they present.

Memo to the ChancellorRichard Lambert
Britain's economic outlook continues to deteriorate. There is an urgent need for the Chancellor to come up with a bold and credible plan to point the economy towards a better place.

Labour needs a new ‘golden rule’Dan Corry & Peter Kenway
While nobody should doubt the seriousness of the public sector deficit and the need to reduce it, it cannot and must not be treated in isolation.

Labour policies for the jobless generationPaolo Reboani
Demographic changes and globalisation are destroying the old welfare state. Lowering unemployment is essential to maintain a cohesive society and avoid growing inequalities.